Imphal, February 19: As in other parts of the State, the annual seed sowing festival of Naga community, Lui Ngai Ni was also celebrated at Khammasom village in Ukhrul district as Luira Phanit Khammasom, 2007.Presentation of cultural dances, folk songs and competitions in various items are the main hallmark of the celebration which went on for four days.

The event started off with taking out a procession to every parts of the village along with shouting of the traditional �Hoing�.

Later on, Tangkhul Naga Long president Stephen Angkang formally inaugurated the celebration as chief guest during an impressive function held at the village ground by unfurling the flag.

Apart from presentation of dances and songs by various cultural troupes, competition on singing, dance and on other sporting and game activities went on for four days.

On the last day of the celebration, AMSU advisor N Kapur attended the event as chief guest.

In his address, Kapur said the culture and tradition is the identity of a community.

It is through these elements, that the world know about that particular community.

So every community should try to preserve and develop their respective culture and tradition at the highest level, he said.

He further said Manipur has been a home to various ethnic groups of people who have been living in mutual harmony since time immemorial.

It is the culture and tradition of each of these ethnic groups that Manipur has been known the world over as a State with rich cultural heritage, he said, adding people of Manipur should feel proud of this fact.

As part of the celebration, DESAM member Tomba and social worker Jadumani also demonstrated Thang-Ta, the martial art form of Manipuri people at the occasion.

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